Ramah and Geba
Nehemiah 7:30 The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.
Ramah and Geba both refer in their meaning to “a hill”. Psa_99:9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
The Bible often refers to a hill – a holy hill as where God dwells. We know God wants to indwell us i.e. we are his holy hill. But it is the holiness of God that qualifies where He will dwell. God is Holy. Holiness is important to God … who will not dwell in anything . Today, we think talking of holiness is legalism … but this is not true. Holiness should be the hallmark of our leadership. Gentleness and integrity should be our watchword, the business God will use is not an outfit that abuses or cheats employees nor will it rip off its customers or take advantage of the undiscerning for profit. These are important pointers. God will not indwell a venture because you have named it Emmanuel enterprises. He is not fooled by our words as He sees our hearts. Are we like the “Holy Hill” or are we defiled with greed and selfishness.
We can repent and start afresh. We can make amends and apply corrections. As we build anything …it is good to recheck using the word of God as filter …to see if there is any dross that will not go through the fine sieve. The end does not justify the means … in things of God. Build well, build carefully …build according to the word of God and God will build the city for you …His joy will be your strength. Build anyhow and you will find yourself toiling alone.
Verses for further meditation
Exodus 28:36; Psalm 47:8
Thoughts for Business and the work place
It matters how we have achieved what we achieve. The means to the end is important..
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, help us to rejoice as you build the city and help us to be a Holy Hill.Amen
As Nehemiah’s wall was built, so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts.
I am praying someone with a burden to be used by God in building will receive a fresh vision and get the job done.
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